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Another Cup heartbreak for Ighalo, Al-Hilal surrenders AFC Champions League to Urawa Red Diamonds
Odion Ighalo missed out on successful a trophy over the weekend as Japanese giants Urawa Purple Diamonds have been topped AFC Champions League winners in an thrilling match on the Saitama Stadium 2002, beating Al-Hilal 2-1 on mixture.
It will be Ighalo’s second remaining lack of the season, after Al-Hilal misplaced within the FIFA Membership World Cup remaining towards Actual Madrid earlier this 12 months.
A short lack of focus from Carrillo resulted in an unlucky personal aim, sparking wild cheers from the house followers.
Regardless of a valiant effort from Al-Hilal, the Urawa Purple Diamonds’ defence held robust and denied them an equalizer.
Al-Hilal’s hopes of successful the AFC Champions League didn’t come to fruition, but they nonetheless have the prospect to profit from their season after they play for the King’s Cup.
On Could 12, they’ll go head-to-head with Al Wehda on the King Abdullah Sports activities Metropolis in Jeddah, presenting a terrific alternative for Ighalo and his teammates to finish the season in a triumphant method.
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